Japanese Mixed Metal Silver on Copper Tray with Dragon Motifs

Mexican, sterling silver vase, showcasing elaborate Aztec motifs, including 3 different ones on the body, standing on 3 feet with figural heads, as well as Aztec-style masks emerging...

Rare South American, silver mate cup with 18k gold inlay on silver, showcasing highly intricate, curvilinear motifs, including a gilt horse motif, standing on 3 legs, measuring 5 1/4'' in height by 2 1/2'' in depth, weighing 3.6 troy ounces (112 grams), and bearing hallmarks as shown. Maté is a word of 'quichua' origin (mati) that identifies a vase used to drink. In Peru and Rio de la Plata, maté is the name of calabash tree fruit used to contain an infusion of herbs original of Paraguay. The use of this container spread through South America in a way that also the infusion assumed the name of maté (Yerba Mate...

A. E. Jones copper pair of vases and tray in Arts & Crafts style, adorned with applied sterling silver motifs, from the early 20th century. The vases measure 7 3/4'' in height by 3 1...

Chinese silver box, with an intricate design showcasing birds, floral, and other natural motifs, measuring 2 7/8'' by 2 7/8'' by 1 7/8'' in height. Please feel free to ask us any q...

Sterling silver, hammered 20th century bowl with repousse leaves and vine motifs, standing on 3 feet. It measures 8 1/3'' in diameter by 2 1/2'' in height, weighs 9.8 troy ounces, an...

Pair of Portuguese 0.835 silver. 20th century pair of 5-light candelabra, beautifully adorned with floral, bows, and geometric motifs. They measure 16 1/3'' in height by 11'' arm to ...

A fine antique Japanese flower vase. In hand-hammered copper (or possibly a thin-bodied bronze) with applied silver bands to rim, footrim, shaped edge, and with a lotus petal border at the joint of neck and body. Having the usubata form with a wide flared neck and mouth. The 'usubata' vase is a form favored for large scale floral arrangements by the Ikenobo school, the oldest and largest school of Japanese ikebana founded in the 15th century by Buddhist monk Senno Ikenobo. It is believed that the wide and shallow rim of an usubata vase which displays the surface of the water best imitates natural conditions of growth while also contributing to the longevity of an arrangement with the increased surface area of the water better oxygenating the plants. The base retains still retains hand-hammered marks. There is evidence of seams and folds throughout from the construction, and the surface has a cloud-like brown patina throughout. Simply a wonderful Japanese mixed metal vase...

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale exceptional quality late Meiji Period 1868-1912, early Taisho period 1912-1926, pure silver...

Antique Victorian quality circular cairoware copper and mixed metal tray with marvellous ornate detail to the centre and to the rim of the tray.

Japanese mixed metal shakudo vase from Meiji Period. The vase depicts silver iris flowers on bronze base. Signed on the side by the maker, and marked on t...

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most charming Meiji Period 1868-1912, pure silver and mixed metal sculptural okimono depicting a pair o...

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this super quality Meiji Period 1868-1912, pure silver and mixed metal koro or incense burner, the heavy sil...